It opened as a five-person project and quickly became a speakeasy by reputation. It relocated in 2018 to its current locker-guarded entrance and has kept the private-club energy since. rinks.
It keeps the mystery intact with a plain wooden door and no sign, buzzing without overcrowding inside. One of the bars that shaped modern Bangkok cocktail culture, the menu here is cleverly arranged by cocktail character (e.g., Spirit Forward, Refreshing).
The venue’s ethos is less about high-concept cocktails and more about a good whisky, cold beer and an environment where music is the attraction. Good luck finding the entrance; it’s tucked up in a dark alley behind one of the sketchiest buildings.
Mix of cabaret and jazz den, it’s Velaa Sindhorn Village’s homage to the Roaring Twenties, trading Bangkok’s usual neon for velvet, chandeliers, curved balconies and a commanding stage.
It leans into 1930s Shanghai vibe: neon reds, mahjong hints. The concept sounds heavy-handed, but the drinks save it. Herbal Thai and Chinese ingredients give the cocktails a backbone that cuts through the décor.